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In 1890, Carl Akeley designed the first diorama with animals interacting with their native habitat, and he made it in Milwaukee. We explore the impact of the Milwaukee-style diorama and the local celebration it inspired, the Diorama-Rama.
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Milwaukee's neighborhood posters are featured in homes, businesses, and streets throughout the city. We explore how they were created with historian John Gurda.
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The new "UECK" documentary explores the life and legacy of Milwaukee, Wis. baseball legend, Bob Uecker. It will make its premiere at the Milwaukee Film Festival on April 16.
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The 3-row Navigator I drove last summer and the new mid-size Nautilus tested this week prove Lincoln is solidly back in the luxury game.
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The Milwaukee Film Festival is back for its 18th year starting April 16. Among the films featured will be"Gaslit." Directed by Wisconsin native Katie Camosy, the documentary takes viewers to the heart of the U.S. oil and gas industry to show how it impacts the land, air, water, and human lives.
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Matt Wild from Milwaukee Record recaps his favorite new songs from local musicians this month.
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Milwaukeean Petey Balestrieri created a new free monthly film series called “Petey’s Popcorn,” where he finds local a host and partners with a charity of their choice. This month, “Petey’s Popcorn” is hosted by Woodland Pattern to benefit their Milwaukee Youth Poet Laureate program.
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A new state historical marker is coming to Milwaukee’s Forest Home Cemetery. It's part of an effort to create 12 new historical markers that focus on underrepresented topics.
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This week’s pleasant flashback was triggered by an Inferno 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback FX zipping into my driveway.
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You can catch "Arabian Nights" at Manfred Olson Planetarium — Fridays this April.
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Deedra Irwin discusses her experience competing in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy.
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With grocery prices on the rise, WUWM's Dig In! Contributor Venice Williams shares tips on starting a garden.